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Linda Reichel knows a lot of people who own pets can't always afford to give them proper care.

That's one reason Reichel, who operates A Voice for All Animals/Second Chance Ranch animal rescue near Wellsburg, has sponsored several low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinics since she relocated to the Southern Tier from Long Island several years ago.

Reichel is sponsoring another low-cost vaccination clinic in May. The difference this time is there will be two clinics — one for cats and one for dogs.

"One reason is it's very stressful for cats (having them together with dogs). The other thing is it's stressful for us," Reichel said. "We're running across the building, putting cats in safe places. We had 115 people last year. It was a madhouse. It was bedlam. We're hoping it will be more organized and quieter."

Both clinics will be held at Bradley Farms on Maple Avenue in the Town of Southport.

The cat vaccination clinic will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, and the dog-only clinic will be from 6 to 9 p.m. May 6.

Reichel is also planning a fundraiser for the ranch later in May.

The summer dance will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. May 31 at the Green Derby on West Second Street in Elmira.

The fundraiser will help Reichel continue to care for the abused and neglected pets and farm animals at her operation, in addition to providing community outreach programs such as low cost vaccination clinics.

"This is the 14th low-cost vaccination clinic I've held up here," she said. "I always considered myself privileged to be able to do it for the community."

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Low cost vaccination clinics

Cats only: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday May 2 at Bradley Farms. Vaccinations include rabies for $10 and 3-in-1 for $40.

Dogs only: 6 to 9 p.m. May 6 at Bradley Farms. Vaccinations include rabies for $10 and 5-in-1 for $40.